August 31, 2004
And The Winners Are!
As promised we are now announcing the winners of the MK Magazine/Mofo Wear Great ViXXXen Hunt Sweepstakes. First of all thank you to all you ladies and photographers for submitting your work.
All prizes are courtesy of www.mofowear.net and Jimmy Mofo
Make sure you click the link below that reads, "continue reading" to see the results.
First Place - Talia Juliette $175.00 gift certificate
Second place - Jamie Michelle $100.00 gift certificate
3 runner-ups Vera Blue, Angela Ryan and Lady Snake
will each receive some signed Mofo Wear girl posters with stickers and MK Magazine subscriptions and Free CD's.
Vera Blue
Angela Ryan
Lady Snake
And thanks to my bro, Jimmy Mofo with love and sin, from AZ
SLASH Action Figure Coming Next Summer
McFarlane Toys has announced the latest figure to join their expanding collection of music figures. Slash, considered to be one of the greatest guitarists to come out of the late 1980s, and a former member of GUNS N' ROSES, has become the latest edition.
With his trademark top hat and omnipresent cigarette, the guitarist born Saul Hudson challenged and destroyed the stagnant musical scene of the late '80s with his former band. Slash still remains one of the premier hard rock guitarists of all time, touring currently with VELVET REVOLVER whose debut album, "Contraband", has reached platinum status.
"It's extremely flattering and humbling to be immortalized in plastic," Slash said in a statement.
The figure will feature Slash with his top hat and leather jacket while playing guitar. It will be available in July 2005 and will sell for $10-$12.
DAVE GROHL Furious With BUSH's Use Of His Track At Campaign Rally
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl is furious after learning President George W. Bush used the FOO FIGHTERS track "Times Like These" at a campaign rally.
The mastermind behind the PROBOT project is a staunch supporter of Bush's Democratic rival John Kerry, and didn't appreciate Bush using his song in a political arena.
"I don't give a shit if he likes our band, but I take it personally when a politician that doesn't represent my personal beliefs uses music that I poured my heart and soul into for his personal gain," said Grohl.
Rather than issuing a cease-and-desist letter, Grohl "took action" by performing at a recently rally for Kerry in Iowa, where he played "My Hero", "Times Like These" and "Learn To Fly".
He added, "I sang those songs, which are supposed to represent love, hope and compassion for a person that I believe represents all of those things."
GREAT ViXXXen Hunt Sweepstakes Winners TBA Tonight
The MOFOWEAR www.mofowear.net and MK Magazine Great ViXXXen Hunt Kontest winners will be announced later this evening.
We were ISO for a few new girls who would like to be our newest ViXXXens. Winners will receive the following from Mofowear.net
first place $175.00 gift certificate
second place $100.00 gift certificate
3 runner ups will receive some signed Mofo Wear girl posters with stickers and MK Magazine subscriptions and Free CD's.
"THE MANSON FAMILY" Movie Review
by Graham Rae
from www.filmthreat.com
2003, Un-rated, 93 Minutes
Well folks, you’ve read the script, heard the soundtrack, encountered the rumors about director Jim VanBebber. So the final question is, of course, is “The Manson Family”, a legendary 16mm film which took 15 years to complete from start to finish...actually any good?
Absolutely!
“The Manson Family” (previous title: “Charlie’s Family”), started when the director was a mere 24 years old (which makes it all the more incredible an accomplishment), is a grim, gritty, nihilistic, sexy, gory, disturbing, beautiful, sleazy, truthful take on the notorious young members of cult leader Charles Manson’s self-styled ‘Family’. Recounting their deeds here – the Tate-LaBianca murders, the hardcore acid abuse, the orgies at Spahn Ranch, etc – seems utterly redundant as they have become such a familiar part of the American cultural psyche, something which VanBebber addresses directly in the film, which he conceived as a statement about endless media fascination with the Family in the decades since their incarceration.
The film consists of several interwoven strands – footage of the family at the time leading up and including the murders, contemporary prison interviews with the incarcerated Family members (interestingly contrasting their sometimes skewed, rose-color-tinted versions of past events with the cold hard reality of events like gang rape), and contemporary, superb, Cinema of Transgression-inspired scenes of a gang of mad, nihilistic Manson followers. These strands are held together by a trashy TV journalist making a show about named Crime Scene about the Family, which is a neat framing device allowing for an angry confrontation coda between the Manson teens and the tabloid hack.
And what of the footage in between? Well, it’s definitely not for the faint-hearted, that’s for sure. The murders are shown in unflinching, super-graphic detail (with occasionally ropey FX by the director, it has to be said, but it was all done with no money so that’s forgivable), except for the murder of Sharon Tate, which VanBebber shies away from out of respect to Roman Polanski. Nevertheless, the Tate house scene still managed to garner several walkouts during this year’s CUFF, and it’s hardly surprising.
The sex scenes are very graphic and realistic (“30 people in a field on acid fucking like dogs” as VanBebber once put it to me) and an orgy scene where the Family cut a dog’s throat and fuck covered in its blood is as near to a representation of a Heironymous Bosch painting as you’re likely to see in cinema, replete with acid-scarred tripped-out brain-damaged visuals. THIS is the reason we come to underground cinema, to see beautiful damaged hardcore fucking shit the mainstream will not show, and VanBebber does not disappoint.
The actual performances during the film range from excellent to somewhat amateurish, but this amateurism is easily absorbed by the sheer power of the imagery on display. The depth of the director’s vision and his extremely angry execution of selfsame is both shocking and awe-inspiring. Cinematographer Mike King’s imagework is exemplary, experimental and extremely focused at the same time, making brilliant use of several different film stocks (replete with faux scratches to replicate decades-old footage) and video to paint a visually inspiring film that far surpasses its budgetary limitations.
This truly is one great-looking film whose like will never come our way again. I would recommend it without reservation, if you think you can take it. But one thing’s for sure: you will never, ever forget it after viewing it, so don’t be surprised if you find a traveling cavalcade of naked freaky bloodsmeared drugfucked homicidal lost kids led by a bearded maniacally laughing man creepy crawling through your bad dreams in some post-screening unguarded sweatsoaked predawn moment...
Dave Matthews Fights Poop Suit
CHICAGO - Members of the Dave Matthews Band have offered to provide DNA samples to help authorities get to the bottom of whether raw sewage from its bus was dumped into the Chicago River.
A lawsuit by Illinois' attorney general contends the band's tour bus emptied its septic tank while crossing a grated bridge over the Chicago River on Aug. 8. A tour boat was passing beneath the bridge and more than 100 passengers were doused with raw sewage.
The band issued a statement on its Web site saying members have offered to provide DNA evidence to help authorities determine the source of the sewage.
In its statement, the band also said that if its bus is found to be responsible for the incident, the band will "work quickly to make amends, with the people on the boat and with Chicago."
"We care deeply about what happened to the people on the boat that day, which was terrible, and the damage that occurred to Chicago's environment," the letter states.
"Goth" style is out at Wichita milddle school
Associated Press
WICHITA, Kan. - Students at Wilbur Middle School who like the Goth look will have to rethink their clothing this year.
Principal Cherie Crain announced last week that the black lipstick, eye shadow, nail polish and hair dye of the so-called Goth style, can't be combined with all-black clothing anymore.
Crain said the students dressing in so-called Goth style had become a distraction, and some younger students were intimidated. She also said she has had a rule banning clothing or accessories that define a group of students in the Wilbur rule book for at least 15 years.
"Anything disruptive to school is a no-no, too," Crain said. "And this is definitely a disruption."
In this case, the accessories like studded metal bracelets, the black makeup and graphic T-shirts advertising heavy metal bands are the biggest concern, Crain said.
In past years, only two or three kids among Wilbur's 1,000 students dressed Goth, and Crain said she let that slide. But when school started last week, about a dozen kids had adopted the Goth look.
"We just want everybody to feel comfortable at school," Crain said.
Eighth-graders Rachel Perkins and Thea Lee said they'll need new wardrobes.
"Everybody that wears black clothes all the time has nothing but black clothes in their closets," Perkins said.
Lee said she owns one white shirt and one blue shirt. The rest of her clothes are black.
"We're just scaring the parents," Lee said. "And we scared one sixth-grader."
Lee's mom, Pamela Lee, said she doesn't think it's a problem if her daughter and friends want to dress in Goth styles.
"I don't understand why she's coming down on them," Pamela Lee said. "They're just standing around doing nothing and looking freaky."
Debbie McKenna, who supervises the district's safe and drug-free schools programs, said wearing Goth clothing can be a warning sign of other problems. Teachers are trained to check if students who wear such clothes have withdrawn from other students and if they're using drugs.
But the clothing might also be just a harmless way for students to differentiate themselves from the crowd.
"In the '60s you grew your hair down to your butt," McKenna said. "In the 2000s, you wear all black and black makeup."
August 30, 2004
Glamour Con After Dark Party P1
with Taylor Wane and MARAZENE
Saturday night in the Rickenbacker Night Club we partied till close with the beautiful models and centerfolds of Glamour Con. Here are some of the photos by KARLTON, and check back for more.
GLAMOUR CON 34 P1
And this is considered work.
The following photos were shot by KARLTON for MK MAGAZINE. There will be a gallery created as soon as our web guy Kevin has the time.
Thanks to everyone involved with Glamour Con for such a wonderful time. See you next year.
See more of Karltons work at KarltonDesign.com and www.onemodelplace.com/karlton
Kevin Smiths "Passion of the Clerks"
More details on the "Clerks" sequel were released on the weekend when Kevin Smith told the Associated Press that he's begun work on the film which will be entitled "The Passion of the Clerks".
The original $27,000 movie chronicled the adventures of Dante and Randal, two guys who talk about life, death, sex and movies while working at neighboring stores. The sequel will pick up events ten years on and shooting is scheduled to begin in January with Miramax distributing the film.
"It's about what happens when that lazy, 20-something malaise lasts into your 30s. Those dudes are kind of still mired, not in that same exact situation, but in a place where it's time to actually grow up and do something more than just sit around and dissect pop culture and talk about sex. It's: What happened to these dudes?" says Smith.
The "Clerks" sequel has moved to the top of his to-do list, making it quite likely he'll no longer direct "The Green Hornet" adaptation. Both the original "Clerks" main stars Brian O'Halloran and Jeff Anderson are signed on, and Jason Mewes, will return as stoner Jay, the "hetero life-mate" of Smith's stoic Silent Bob.
As for the budget - "We're going to do it insanely inexpensively. The budget will be somewhere between 250 grand and $5 million. This time around we'll afford ourselves the luxury of nice 12-hour days, and people can get paid".
August 27, 2004
Arena Magazine Jumps on The Jesse Jane Bandwagon
We told you so. - AZ
Jesse Jane In Arena Magazines’ "150 Hottest Women Of All Time"
By: Tripp Daniels www.avn.com
VAN NUYS, Calif. - Digital Playground’s Jesse Jane is featured as one of the “150 Hottest Women Of All Time” in the September 2004 supplement to Arena magazine.
Photographed by internationally acclaimed photographer Morten Laursen, Jesse previously worked with Laursen for the October 2003 issue of Arena. Celebrities alongside Jesse on the list include actress Keira Knightley, supermodels Ana Beatriz and Kate Moss and pop star Britney Spears.
The issue describes Jesse as, “a 24 year old Texas Porn Queen who goes into her sex scenes with enough physical gusto to slip discs.”
Digital Playground principle owners, Sam and Joone couldn’t be happier. “Nothing makes me happier than seeing Jesse all over the newsstands,” Sam said in a statement. “I’d like to thank everyone at Arena for acknowledging Jesse’s sex appeal alongside the biggest names in entertainment. It’s an honor to be named one of the ‘150 Hottest Women of All Time.’”
Since signing with Digital Playground, Jesse has appeared on the cover of the Toronto Star’s “Health” section, Front, People, Revolver, Sport Truck, Access Unlimited and MK as well as Hustler, Club, AVN and countless adult publications. She’s appeared in Maxim, The National Enquirer, on Fox News and E!’s Celebrities Uncensored. Jesse’s been featured in Cleo and Burn, quoted in Stuff, she’s the Sex Editor for both ICE magazine and Rock Confidential and she has a recurring role on Showtime’s Family Business series. Jesse also appeared on the cover of “Desensitized”, Drowning Pool’s recent album and she stars in their latest music video, “Step Up”.
Jesse is the host of her own domain, JesseJane.com and Digital Playground’s hottest internet show, DP Tonight, and she’s endorsed her own signature line of Virtual Sex Toys.
The September Arena magazine is on sale now at Tower Records, Virgin Megastores, Borders Books and Music and newsstands and retail outlets worldwide.
Jesse is on the cover and centerfold of the latest MK MAGAZINE on sale now at the same locations as Arena and other outlets.
see Jesse's website www.jessejane.com
Mary Carey On Hannity and Colmes Friday
Los Angeles, CA – Mary Carey will be a guest tonight on the Fox New Channel’s top rated, prime time program “Hannity & Colmes” at 9pm. She’ll be discussing Kick Ass Pictures’ “Bullets not Boobs” program, which gained worldwide attention after last week’s successful rally outside a military recruiting station in L.A.
“Bullets not Boobs” is a protest movement opposing the U.S. military’s offer of free boob jobs and other plastic surgery. Last week’s rally was on the network feed of all four TV networks, as well as in hundreds of newspapers worldwide courtesy of articles by the Associated Press and Reuters. Earlier this week, Carey talked about the program on Fox News Channel’s “Our World with Neil Cavuto.”
Carey is looking forward to going head to head with the political sharpshooters. “Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes will be putty in my hands,” Carey said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re conservative or liberal, nobody likes the idea of using our tax dollars for boob jobs!”
Mark Kulkis, president of Kick Ass Pictures, created “Bullets not Boobs” after reading an article in the New Yorker magazine exposing the free breast augmentation the military was giving to active duty members of its armed forces. For more information concerning “Bullets not Boobs,” visit the website www.bulletsnotboobs.com.
Mary Carey’s hardcore adult movies are distributed exclusively by Kick Ass Pictures, which is based in downtown Los Angeles. Every movie it releases comes with a “Kick Ass Guarantee” that it contains: 1. No Fake Tits 2. No Condoms 3. All-Naked Sex 4. Entertainment Value.
Halford Relaces Ill Osbourne At NJ Sabbath Gig
Thanks Blabbermouth:
Ozzy Osbourne was forced to sit out BLACK SABBATH's performance at Thursday night's (Aug. 26) Ozzfest in Camden, NJ due to an attack of bronchitis. He was replaced at the concert by none other than JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. Commented Rob at the show: "Yesterday [Aug. 25] was my [53rd] birthday and I feel as if today is too! I'm getting to sing for one of my favorite bands in the world."
Halford had previously joined SABBATH for two gigs to support Ozzy on his last shows for the "No More Tours" tour in November 1992 in Costa Mesa, CA after SABBATH's singer at the time, Ronnie James Dio, refused to take the stage.
August 26, 2004
Glamour Con Only 2 Days Away
This weekend August 28 & 29, join all the Playmates, Models, Pinups, Artists, Photographers, Celebrities, Collectibles Dealers, Publication Vendors, Agencies for the next fabulous Glamourcon show in Chicago. Holiday Inn O'Hare International - Chicago 5440 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 (across from the Rosemont Convention Center - 1.5 Miles from O'Hare Airport) Saturday - 11am to 6pm / Sunday - Noon to 5pm
Come join the stars in the Holiday Inn's Rickenbacker's Nightclub and Lounge on Saturday Aug. 28, 2004 for great food, great drinks and lots of fun! Meet some of the beautiful models appearing at Glamourcon. Dance the night away while enjoying special Glamourcon inspired drinks.
The fun starts at 8 PM. The best part, no cover! 21 years and older only. Brought to you by the Holiday Inn O'Hare International.
August 25, 2004
SKINNYPUPPY.COM NOW ONLINE
The official site for Skinny Puppy is now open. Skinnypuppy.com, designed by Mantra Media, includes a discography, a new bio, wallpapers, and other goodies wrapped up in a nice design. You can also order the current batch of merchandise through the site.
Jenna Jameson’s Book Hits NYT Bestsellers’ List
By: Marshall Pryor
from avn.com
NEW YORK - It looks like Jenna Jameson has a top 10 hit on her hands. “How to Make Love Like a Porn Star,” the star's ballyhooed memoir with Neil Strauss and the highest profile book in a wave of summer tomes related to sex, made its New York Times Bestsellers List debut, landing at #27 on the Hardcover Non-Fiction list for August 29.
But because the book went on sale August 17, the 27th place ranking reflects a single day of sales. Unofficial sources indicate Jameson’s ranking on next week’s yet-to-be-announced list will be as high as #9. The book has also cracked the top 10 in overall sales at Amazon.com, and the top 20 overall at Barnes and Noble’s on-line site.
“We’re ecstatic,” Paul Crichton, publicity manager at publisher ReganBooks, told AVN.com. “If you base it off a comparison took books of this type, Traci Lords never hits the bestseller list. Pamela Anderson hit #15.”
Even at #27, Jameson’s tome landed ahead of projects by writers like gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson and television commentator Cokie Roberts. Because of the conservative nature of some booksellers in a literary marketplace that depends greatly on store placement and hands-on promotion, Jameson’s initial listings seem specifically impressive. According to the publisher, bookstores have reacted extremely well to the book. “We’ve had no problems, none, for the most part,” Crichton says.
The New York Times list is not only a measure of sales achieved. Its high-profile nature usually leads to more attention by booksellers and distributors. The list is also a cultural touchstone akin to putting a song in the Billboard Top 40, and thus should enhance Jameson’s already considerable celebrity.
Dave Matthews Band Dumps A Load Of Crap
CHICAGO (AP) - The state of Illinois sued the Dave Matthews Band on Tuesday for allegedly dumpig up to 800 pounds of liquid waste from a bus into the Chicago River, dousing a tour boat filled with passengers.
The lawsuit accuses the band and one of its bus drivers of violating state water pollution and public nuisance laws. It seeks $70,000 in civil penalities.
According to the lawsuit, on August 8 a bus leased by the band was heading to a downtown hotel where members were staying. As the bus crossed the Kinzie Street Bridge, the driver allegedly emptied the contents of the septic than through the bridge's metal grating into the river below.
More than 100 people on a river tour were showered with the foul-smelling waste. The attorney general's office said no one was seriously injured.
MK on JBTV TONIGHT!
Tonight the latest MK appearance on JBTV will premier on channel 47 and will re-air in two parts over the next 2 weeks. Host Jerry Bryant was kind enough to have MK's Alex Zander on with his guests Shena Shanell, Messy Stench and Lady Snake.
Tune in and see the television debut of the new I LOVE RICH thong panty which is now a permanent part of the JBTV studio, as well as some great music videos and Zanders pretty Props. (Anything to help the aging Sag look better, right?)
See JBTV weekly on WJYS Ch 62 (Ch 47 on AT&T Cable) Wed 11 PM and Sun. 12:30 AM / Thurs.8 PM Ch. 25
Gene $immon$ On 'Queer Eye For The Straight Guy'
from www.genesimmons.com
"Talked today about a possible (..gulp) 'Queer Eye For The Straight Guy' appearance. They called and asked me if I would do it. I'm a fan of the show. We may shoot on the 28th of Sept. And, while the PR people at most places prefer not to 'leak' any info until they're ready, I don't play like that. As soon as I make up my mind about something, I will let you all know.
And in a really scary post the tongue writes:
"A Gene Simmons (sans makeup) action figure may be coming your way soon." - Now that's creepy. I wonder does it come with a couple wigs?
Rodney Dangerfield to Have Heart Surgery
LOS ANGELES - Comedian Rodney Dangerfield was hospitalized Tuesday for heart valve replacement surgery.
Dangerfield, 82, underwent brain surgery last year to reduce his chances of having a stroke during the heart operation.
Asked how long he would remain in the hospital after Wednesday's operation, he said: "If things go right, I'll be there about a week, and if things don't go right, I'll be there about an hour and a half."
The comic and actor, best known for his self-mocking line, "I don't get no respect," recently released his autobiography, "It's Not Easy Being Me: A Lifetime of No Respect but Plenty of Sex and Drugs."
Dangerfield's films include Caddyshack (1980), Easy Money (1983), Back to School (1986), Ladybugs (1992), Natural Born Killers (1994), Meet Wally Sparks (1997), and Little Nicky (2000), among others
He is set to guest star on the sitcom "Still Standing" this fall and will be heard as himself in the animated comedy "The Family Guy."
A television movie based on his autobiography is also planned.
August 24, 2004
And Here Comes BILE!!!
Bile photo by Dan Locke for MK ONLINE
Straight from the bowels of HELL. MK fave BILE coming to a town near you starting in Oct in support of their GREATEST SHITS TOUR! Dates are as folows:
"THE GREATEST SHITS TOUR 1st. half"
Thursday, October 14, 2004 Reading PA
Friday, October 15, 2004C Fayetteville NC
Saturday, October 16, 2004 Spartanburg SC
Sunday, October 17, 2004 Columbia Sc
Monday, October 18, 2004 Knoxville, TN
Tuesday, October 19, 2004 Atlanta GA
Wednesday, October 20, 2004Orlando FL
Thursday, October 21, 2004Fort Lauderdale FL
Friday, October 22, 2004Tallahassee FL
Saturday, October 23, 20041st HBaton Rouge LA
Sunday, October 24, 2004New Orleans LA
Monday, October 25, 2004
Tuesday, October 26, 20041Houston TX
Wednesday, October 27, 20041San Antonio TX
Thursday, October 28, 2004 Dallas TX club DADA Halloween show
Friday, October 29, 2004Kansas c ity MO
Saturday, October 30, 20041st HWichita KS
Sunday, October 31, 2004COklahoma City OK the Green Door. Halloween show
Monday, November 01, 2004
Tuesday, November 02, 2004Kansas City MO
Wednesday, November 03, 2004Des Moines IA
Thursday, November 04, 2004Minneapolis MN
Friday, November 05,2004Milwaukee WI Vnuks
Saturday, November 06, 2004Chicago IL
Sunday, November 07, 2004Indianapolis IN
Monday, November 08, 2004
Tuesday, November 09, 2004Detroit MI
Wednesday, November 10, 2004Cleveland OH
Thursday, November 11, 2004Toronto ON
Friday, November 12, 2004Ottowa ON
Saturday, November 13, 2004Montreal QC
Sunday, November 14, 2004Albany NY
possible Euro'pee'an tour in start of 2005
GLAMOURCON 34 Countdown
THIS SATURDAY
Chicago's Only 2004 Show August 28 & 29, 2004
Holiday Inn O'Hare International - Chicago
5440 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
(across from the Rosemont Convention Center - 1.5 Miles from O'Hare Airport)
Saturday - 11am to 6pm Sunday - Noon to 5pm
TICKETS AT THE DOOR Admission is $20 per day 18 and over ONLY
MEET MK ViXXXen and fashion model Jamie Michelle
and the very first Glamour Con appearance of Marilyn Chambers.
see www.glamourcon.com for all the details and list of cele-beautys.
New Rammstein Video Online
The video for Amerika premiered on August 20, 2004 in Germany and is now online on www.Viva.tv Please choose your connection speed under the version of the stream you want. Dial Up www.viva.tv/player/player.php?id=11004&fid=23005947&format=media_isdn&focus=off
or Broadband www.viva.tv/player/player.php?id=11004&fid=23004151&format=media_adsl&focus=off
It's one of the best and most political videos of the genre since the recent MINISTRY "No W" video.
RAMMSTEIN's new album, "Reise Reise", is scheduled for release on November 2 through Universal Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Mutter" was recorded in Spain and Germany. Production duties on the CD were handled by Jacob Hellner, who worked with the group on "Mutter". RAMMSTEIN's last single, "Mein Teil", entered the German singles chart at position No. 2.
TYPE O Extend Fall Tour:
10.07.04 New Haven, CT Toads Place
10.08.04 Worcester, MA Worcester Palladium
10.09.04 Johnson City, NY Magic City Music Hall
10.11.04 NYC, NY Irving Plaza
10.12.04 Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock Cafe
10.13.04 Wantagh, NY Mulcahys
10.15.04 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Arts
10.16.04 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights
10.20.04 Cleveland, OH Odeon Concert Club
10.21.04 Toledo, OH Headliner's
10.22.04 Detroit, MI Harpo's
10.23.04 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
10.24.04 Cincinnati, OH Bogarts
10.26.04 Flint, MI The Machine Shop
10.29.04 Minneapolis, MN Quest Club (early show - 6pm doors)
10.30.04 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Club
10.31.04 Chicago, IL Metro (early show - 6pm doors)
11.05.04 Tampa, FL The Masquerade
11.07.04 Lake Buena Vista, FL House of Blues (early show - 6:30pm doors)
11.09.04 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
11.11.04 Washington, DC Nation (early show - 7pm doors)
11.13.04 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
Wayans Take On "The Munsters"
The Hollywood Reporter indicates that "The Munsters" are headed to the big screen, thanks mostly to the Wayans brothers.
Keenen Ivory, Marlon and Shawn Wayans have all struck a deal with Universal Pictures to take the classic 1960's television show about a family of friendly monsters who never quite get why people react in terror to them and give it a modern makeover that "will stay true to the original characters, but will place them in a contemporary setting".
The deal means the three Wayanses will write the screenplay as well as produce along with Rick Alvarez through Wayans Bros. Prods. There is a possibility that Keenen Ivory Wayans would direct, though no deal is in the works without a finished script.
WHY I SCREAM WHY! Please Hollywood LEAVE THE CLASSICS ALONE! And again further proof that there is a horrible lack of creative writers out there- AZ
NEW YORK DOLLS Live Album, DVD Due Before The End Of The Year
THE NEW YORK DOLLS are scheduled to release a new live album, entitled "Pre-Crash Condition", in September, according to Gigwise.com. Recorded at Morrissey's Meltdown Festival earlier in the year, the album features recordings from the bands comeback shows. A DVD from same show is also planned for release before the end of the year.
All the releases are dedicated to, and feature, the bands late bassist Arthur "Killer" Kane, who died in July due to complications from leukemia.
In other news, FastLane Records will soon be releasing a NEW YORK DOLLS tribute album, entitled "A Tribute to the New York Dolls: Jetboys of Babylon". The tentative track listing for the effort is as follows:
01. FRANKENSTEIN 3000 w/ David Johansen – "Babylon"
02. FLIPP w/ Steve Jones – "Personality Crisis"
03. GEOFF STARR ROCK 'N' ROLL BAND – "Looking For a Kiss"
04. SLOW MOTOCADE – "Vietnamese Baby"
05. THE TASTE – "It's Too Late"
06. BLACKBIRD – "Trash"
07. R50 – "Bad Girl"
08. THE NEW ROMANTICS – "Subway Train"
09. THE IVs – "Private World"
10. DOGS D'AMOUR – "Puss 'n' Boots"
11. TRIGGER – "Chatterbox"
12. SCIENCE FICTION IDOLS – "Human Being"
13. PHASE 90 – "Who Are the Mystery Girls"
14. CRASH KELLY – "Lonely Planet Boy"
15. KILLINGBIRD – "Frankenstein"
16. JET BOY – "The Alarm MMIV"
Bonus track:
17. AMERICAN ANTHEM – "You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory
REPORT: Aurora Snow on Howard Stern Show
Aurora as a Prop w/ AZ in Vega$
Thanks to Devan at www.hardcoregossip.com
Aurora Snow went on the Howard Stern Show this morning and she just fucking killed them. The King of all Media was polite and demure throughout the whole show, inviting her to do the tickle chair for him and accepting it like a man when she declined.
Aurora Snow wore sexy street clothes instead the bikini they offered and stood her ground that she was not the product of a faulty childhood or an absentee father, but that lack of scholarships to white, skinny girls brought her into the business, and that she loves what she does. She managed to plug both Sin City and her website, www.aurorasnowxxx.com, a number of times.
When it was all done, Artie came out with Gary and thanked her for being on the show, inviting her back whenever she wants to return. They loved her.
KMFDM Tour Dates Unleashed
photo by Dan Locke for MK ONLINE
Fri 10/29/04 Farmingdale, NY Downtown
Sat 10/30/04 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance
Sun 10/31/04 Rochester, NY Water Street Music Hall
Mon 11/01/04 Cambridge, MA Middle East Club
Tue 11/02/04 New York, NY B.B. King's Blues Club
Wed 11/03/04 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero / Balcony Bar
Thu 11/04/04 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Sat 11/06/04 Cleveland, OH Odeon Concert Club
Sun 11/07/04 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
Mon 11/08/04 Chicago, IL Metro / Smart Bar
Tue 11/09/04 Minneapolis, MN Quest Club
Wed 11/10/04 Sauget, IL Pop's
Thu 11/11/04 Springfield, MO The Rockwell
Fri 11/12/04 Kansas City, MO Grand Emporium
Sat 11/13/04 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Mon 11/15/04 Anaheim, CA House Of Blues
Tue 11/16/04 San Francisco, CA The Independent
Wed 11/17/04 Eugene, OR The Jungle
Thu 11/18/04 Spokane, WA Big Easy
Fri 11/19/04 Seattle, WA Fenix / Fenix Underground
And Along Come The Donnas
As summer temperatures cool off, three young bands are looking to keep things hot. The Von Bondies, Auf Der Maur, and The Donnas will all be touring the U.S. this fall, in various combinations.
The fun starts with a Von Bondies / Auf Der Maur co-headliner, running across the Midwest and East Coast from September 17 through October 1. Then The Von Bondies hook up with The Donnas for the month of November, with stops in theatres across the country.
The Von Bondies had a tumultuous start to the year, thanks to frontman Jason Stollsteimer's much-publicized fight with The White Stripes' Jack White. But as they say, any publicity is good publicity, and the band launched an ambitious spring tour upon the release of its major-label debut, Pawn Shoppe Heart.
Auf Der Maur is currently finishing up its stint with The Cure on the Curiosa festival tour. The band - the solo project of Melissa Auf Der Maur (Hole, Smashing Pumpkins) - released its debut album in May.
The Donnas recently finished recording their follow-up to 2002's Spend The Night. They announced in August that the record is being mixed, but gave no projected release date.
Sat 09/04/04 North Tonawanda, NY Gateway Park
Mon 11/01/04 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
Wed 11/03/04 Chicago, IL Metro / Smart Bar
Sat 11/06/04 Minneapolis, MN Quest Club
Sun 11/07/04 Omaha, NE Sokol Underground
Mon 11/08/04 Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre
Wed 11/10/04 Seattle, WA Graceland
Thu 11/11/04 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom
Sat 11/13/04 San Francisco, CA Slim's
Sun 11/14/04 West Hollywood, CA House Of Blues
Mon 11/15/04 Phoenix, AZ Old Brick House
Wed 11/17/04 Dallas, TX Trees
Thu 11/18/04 Austin, TX Emo's
Fri 11/19/04 Houston, TX Meridian
Sun 11/21/04 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
Mon 11/22/04 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall
Wed 11/24/04 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Fri 11/26/04 Philadelphia, PA Theatre Of Living Arts
Sat 11/27/04 Pittsburgh, PA The World
Do It Cramps Style! Tour and Rarities
Neither punk nor rockabilly has been the same since that fateful day when a fella soon to be known as Lux Interior picked up the future Poison Ivy Rorscach on the side of an Ohio road.
Almost 30 years later, the duo and errant cast of musicians known as The Cramps are still bringing their vinyl-and-spikes live show to the masses, backing a release of rarities and demos called How To Make A Monster.
The Cramps kick off their latest trek September 22 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Ariz. Twenty-nine dates are penciled in so far, including gigs in Houston, Atlanta, Nashville, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Boston, New York City, Detroit, Chicago, Denver and Las Vegas, before winding down in Anaheim, Calif., November 6.
The Cramps have come a long way from Akron, Ohio - first settling in the grimy punk palaces of New York City like CBGB and Max's Kansas City, and eventually winding up on then-fledgling I.R.S. Records label.
There, they issued a string of cult hits like Songs The Lord Taught Us and Gravest Hits. As budding punk stars were wont to do in those days, they also battled it out with their record label -- in The Cramps' case, no less a figure than Miles Copeland.
Those kind of battles aren't generally meant to be won, though, and the ensuing legal tangles kept the band from recording for two years, just as they were hitting their stride. Despite that setback and a revolving door of guitarists and bass players, TheCramps soldiered on, eventually signing with Enigma records in 1990 and most recently with Epitaph.
Wed 09/22/04 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
Fri 09/24/04 Austin, TX Stubb's Barbeque
Sat 09/25/04 Dallas, TX Gypsy Tea Room
Sun 09/26/04 Houston, TX Meridian
Tue 09/28/04 Knoxville, TN Blue Cats
Wed 09/29/04 New Orleans, LA House Of Blues
Fri 10/01/04 Saint Petersburg, FL State Theatre
Sat 10/02/04 Fort Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
Sun 10/03/04 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
Tue 10/05/04 Atlanta, GA Coca Cola Roxy Theatre
Wed 10/06/04 Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge
Fri 10/08/04 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
Sat 10/09/04 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Sun 10/10/04 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero / Balcony Bar
Tue 10/12/04 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls Fun House/Theatre
Wed 10/13/04 Cleveland, OH Odeon Concert Club
Thu 10/14/04 Buffalo, NY Sphere Ent'ment Complex
Sat 10/16/04 Boston, MA Avalon
Mon 10/18/04 New York, NY Irving Plaza
Wed 10/20/04 Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
Fri 10/22/04 Detroit, MI Majestic Theatre
Sat 10/23/04 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre
Sun 10/24/04 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
Tue 10/26/04 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Wed 10/27/04 Salt Lake City, UT Club Sound
Thu 10/28/04 Las Vegas, NV House Of Blues
Sat 10/30/04 Silver Lake, CA Spaceland Of Dreams
Tue 11/02/04 Seattle, WA Showbox
Wed 11/03/04 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
Fri 11/05/04 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst
Sat 11/06/04 Anaheim, CA House Of Blues
August 23, 2004
I LOVE RICH To Release Third Album
RICH$TORY Is Written: Chicago band I LOVE RICH Release third album this falland set to embark on "Make Out City Tour"
"Worlds Sexiest band or transvestite junkies the from Mars?"
Though their credentials include having gone through more guitarist than KISS and more drummers than Spinal Tap, and recorded "The Greatest Rocks N Roll Album Of All Time", the true legacy of Rich is now about to begin with the release of "The Year Of The Rich", on Sonic Wave International. No it's not a story of the Dubya Bush era but more of a testament to the vocalist and self-proclaimed "Worlds Greatest Lover" that the band is named for.
Armed with new song titles such as. “If Loving Me is Wrong” (You Don't Wanna' be Right") and "Make Out City", "The Year Of The Rich" is poised to be the biggest return to glam rock since The Darkness, only ILR does it better, has done it longer and makes it a lot more fun than the European platinum selling band.
Formed in 1994 by vocalist/bassist Rich Madden and drummer extraordinaire Drew Blood, I Love Rich immediately took to the fans with a sound that was a unique blend of The Ramones, KISS and early 80's Hanoi Rocks. With songs that were catchy as well at kitschy, and an energetic stage show that is more 80's cock-rock than pop punk, ILR gathered a fan base that still follows them today and continues to grow. In their 10 - year career, the bands music has been raved by press the world over. The band has gone on to open numerous shows for such notable national acts the likes of Nashville Pussy, Night Ranger, Pretty Boy Floyd, Electric Frankenstein, The Quadrajets, The Queers, Cheetah Chrome, Boris the Sprinkler, Sloppy Seonds, The Meatmen, The Murder Junkies, Antiseen and many others
"The Year Of The Rich", is the much anticipated follow up to 2001's "The Greatest Rocks N Roll Album Of All Time" which followed the bands 1996's live debut "Live, Wet, Drippin' With Sweat", a 12 song collection supposedly recorded live in Cambodia and rumored to be the biggest selling cassette in that country. Upon the release of the album the first leg of the 2 year long "Make Out City Tour" will begin.
In the words of lead singer Rich , "We want to bring our rock everywhere it's wanted and quite frankly; probably to a few places that don't want it".
For tour dates and complete band biography photos and more see the I LOVE RICH website at www.iloverich.net
DORO's Most Successful Single Of her Career
The new DORO single, "Let Love Rain On Me", entered the official German Media Control single chart at position No. 65, making it the most successfull DORO single ever and her first single in the German charts since 1993.
As previously reported, the "Let Love Rain On Me" EP, released in Europe by AFM Records, hosts a crop of exclusive tracks of interest to collectors. A regular radio version of the title track (mp3 sample) is enhanced by versions sung in both Spanish ("Llueva En Mi Tu Amor") and French ("Pluie D`Amour") alongside a cover version of JUDAS PRIEST's "Breaking The Law", an exclusive acoustic version of "Rare Diamond" and the video for "Unholy Love".
In addition, two live Doro tracks, "All We Are" and WARLOCK's "Burning The Witches" are featured on the Mausoleum Records' "Twentieth Anniversary Concert" album, a split album shared with recently reformed bands OSTROGOTH and KILLER also released in August. The songs were recorded as part of the Belgian label's commemorative gig at the Vosselaar Biebob venue in May of 2002.
August 21, 2004
MOTORHEAD ~ Chicago Sept 21st -- Nat'l Tour and NEW CD
Motorhead will launch a world tour -introducing the new album to the world in their legendary live shows. Tour dates as follows with more TBA:
Sep 10 Hollywood, CA House of Blues
Sep 11 San Francisco, CA Warfield
Sep 12 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
Sep 14 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
Sep 17 Austin, TX The Backroom
Sep 18 Houston, TX Meridian
Sep 19 Dallas, TX Gypsy Ballroom
Sep 21 Chicago, IL House of Blues
Sep 24 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
Oct 02 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero
Oct 03 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
Oct 05 Baltimore, MD Thunderdome
Oct 06 New York, NY B.B. Kings
Oct 08 New York, NY B.B. Kings
Oct 09 Hartford, CT Webster Theatre
MK On JBTV Next Week
Now in the fourth appearance in 2 years Alex Zander and 3 lovely ViXXXens will represent MK Magazine and shamelessly self-promote current and upcoming projects on the legendary JBTV.
The ViXXens on the show include Lady Snake, Messy Stench and Shena Shanell who isn't actually a ViXXXen but more window dressing.
And there will be an hour of MK genre type music videos on the show which airs Wed at 11PM on WJYS Ch 62, and Thursday on Cable 25 and again at 1230 AM Sunday and the following Monday at 7PM.
Some of the videos will include
Type O, Drowning Pool (starring Jesse Jane) Ministry, Doro, Iggy, Lou reed, Pigface, My Ruin, Skinny Puppy, the Cramps, TKK, The Butthole Surfers and more.
See www.jbtvonline.com for more details and look for photos on their site next week.
New Dates Listed For Type O Negative Oct. Tour
Thrilled as always to be on tour. Peter Steele the happiest singer on the planet bears his trademark smile for the camera.
As we reported here last week the fearsome foursome from brooklyn on the road with Amorphis supporting. dates may change without notice or reason. They are playing Halloween in Chicago.
10.07.04 New Haven, CT Toads Place
10.08.04 Worcester, MA Worcester Palladium
10.09.04 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights
10.11.04 NYC, NY Irving Plaza
10.12.04 Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock Cafe
10.13.04 Wantagh, NY Mulcahys
10.15.04 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Arts
10.20.04 - new Cleveland, OH Odeon Concert Club
10.21.04 - new Toledo, OH Headliner's
10.22.04 Detroit, MI Harpo's
10.23.04 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
10.24.04 Cincinnati, OH Bogarts
10.26.04 Flint, MI The Machine Shop
10.29.04 Minneapolis, MN Quest Club
10.30.04 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Club
10.31.04 Chicago, IL Metro (early show - 6pm doors
Spidey 2 DVD In Time For Christmas and Still in the Box-Office Top 10
People with as many personal issues as Peter Parker tend to avoid the holidays at all cost.
Still, his web-slinging alter-ego is set to swing into video stores Nov. 30 with the DVD and VHS releases of Spider-Man 2, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment announced Friday.
Lest you missed the timing of Spidey's home-video debut, its studio didn't, noting that, yes, the superhero will be "arriving just in time for the holidays."
Spider-Man 2, starring Tobey Maguire as the sweaty-palmed superhero, will be the fourth and last of the year's box-office blockbusters to make its DVD debut.
Spider-Man 2, still in the box-office top 10 as of last weekend, has taken in $362.8 million--and counting.
If Peter Parker spent most of Spider-Man 2 battling low self-esteem, his movie bosses at Sony's Columbia TriStar suffer no similar affliction.
The studio is planning a bold invasion of store shelves, with a two-disc Spidey 2 DVD, a Spidey 2 gift set with all sorts of supplemental fanboy material (comic books, artwork, etc.), a Superbit DVD version of Spidey 2 for audio- and videophiles, and a DVD two-pack containing both Spidey 2 and 2002's Spider-Man.
The two-disc Spidey 2 DVD will keep couch potatoes planted on the sofa with more than 10 hours of extras, including a 12-part doc on the making of the Doc Ock-graced movie. Maguire and director Sam Raimi help supply a commentary track to the main feature.
Spidey 2 will have to demonstrate super strength to make its mark on DVD. In addition to competing against the big three (Shrek 2, Passion of the Christ, Harry Potter) for the dollars of holiday shoppers, it will go up against the biggest of them all, Finding Nemo.
The Disney-Pixar fish tale is DVD's reigning sales champ, with some 22 million units sold.
Nothing for Pete to worry about. Really
August 20, 2004
DIGITAL PLAYGROUND & JESSE JANE PROUDLY PRESENT WWW.JESSEJANE.COM
Digital Playground and contract superstar, Jesse Jane are proud to announce the launch of http://www.JesseJane.com , Jesse's ONLY official website. Jesse's major international presence and rapid rise to stardom has created an unprecedented demand for web content. JesseJane.com has been in development for a year and a half; prior to today's official launch, thousands of people signed up, eager to join Jesse's first and only official digital fan club.
Digital Playground, determined to differentiate Jesse's site from the plethora of adult sites, offers members exclusive photo and video content from Jesse's personal and professional life, including detailed looks at Jesse behind-the-scenes. Additionally, Jesse will make frequent appearances during her scheduled chat time; she will interact with her fans via a LIVE video stream instead of the standard typed interaction offered on other sites. In an effort to keep the site personal and real, Jesse will update her diary daily and personally respond to her email.
Website guests can access official Jesse Jane E-cards, photos, desktop photos, banners, shopping cart, news bulletins and FAQ section, LIVE DP Tonight broadcasts, plus Jesse's exclusive biography, filmography, print resume and upcoming appearance schedule.
Digital Playground's http://www.JesseJane.com is updated twice weekly with new video footage and photos. A 30-day membership is available online and costs $29.95. All major credit cards are accepted. National and international dialers are provided for guests and members who prefer to join via telephone.
If you would like to review http://www.JesseJane.com for your Internet or print publication, or for radio or television broadcast, please send your request, along with your press credentials to Adella@DigitalPlayground.com .
Jesse Jane is a trademark of Digital Playground, Inc., and all rights are reserved worldwide.
THERAPY
Here she is the prettiest face in adult. Miss Kaylani Lei. We met her in Vega$ and Grego and I hung out w/ her last night. Fave band the DOORS. That alone won us over, but hot DAMN, lookie.
So tired. Have to do JBTV today. It airs next week kids. Get ready to meet the new ViXXXens, sans Vera. *sigh*
RAWK!
August 18, 2004
...LIFE AFTER ROB ZOMBIE AS SCUM OF THE EARTH
GUITARIST, RIGGS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM OCTOBER 26
FEATURES MIKE & JOHN TEMPESTA (Powerman5000 & Zombie) AMONG OTHERS
CD FEATURES U-MIX IT TECHNOLOGY
ALLOWS INTERACTIVE SONG REMIX
August 18, 2004 • New York City - While playing guitar with Rob Zombie for
six years, notorious rocker Riggs made a name for himself that he is now
claiming as his own. As Scum of the Earth, featuring Riggs and friends, including Powerman 5000 guitarist Mike Tempesta, Mike's brother and Zombie drummer John Tempesta, SOAD drummer John Dolmayan, and old friends, bassist Clay Campbell and drummer Seven, they will release "Blah… Blah… Blah…Love Songs for the New Millennium," October 26 on Eclipse Records.
The album was written by Riggs with collaborative help from his friends and recorded at Belt of Orion Studios in Los Angeles. Riggs produced the record, which was mixed by Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie, A Perfect Circle) & Brandon Belski (Velvet Revolver, Staind, Static-X).
The sounds of Scum are immediately familiar, yet not derivative. Riggs, the
architect of Zombie’s high-tech guitar grind has reformatted his signature tone
for a new era, and achieved a vibrant vibe that is simultaneously angry,
sleazy and blunt as a battering ram smashing through a trailer park home. His
scathing vocal technique is as spine chilling as it is powerful. “I didn’t really
have a band or anything in the beginning,” Riggs says. “I just had all these
songs, and I picked the best ones and then asked some people to help me out.
It’s amazing how well everything came together. Mike Tempesta even ended up
contributing 2 tracks of his own.”
“Get Your Dead On” and “Altargirl 13” the two songs written by Tempesta
with Riggs, offer a turbo blast of writhing wah-wah guitars, and skittering beats
compliments of his brother and Rob Zombie drummer John Tempesta. This is the first time the two have performed on a record together.
"Get Your Dead On," the first single, will also feature UmixIt™ interactive
technology, which will allow the listener to isolate, violate and remix on
their computer, up to 16 audio tracks of the song by emphasizing, cutting back or removing any instrument or vocal. "Blah…" is the first disc ever to be
released featuring this new technology. "We are always looking for ways to offer music lovers something that lets them be engaged interactively with their music," says Eclipse label President Chris Poland. "We believe that empowering the consumer and inviting interaction is the way of the future for record labels." UmixIt™, based in New York and formed in 2003, is a joint venture between Enterprise Golden Hawk and Webster Hall Records.
Of course, not all of Blah… Blah… Blah… is raw, fist-in-your-face metal.
“Little Spider” is an ominous acoustic-based song with orchestral percussion by
SOAD drummer John Dolmayan. “Pornstar Champion,” a track originally recorded as a musical score for the "Any Given Sunday” soundtrack, is a groove-heavy mix of rhythms, hard rock riffs and samples from Queen’s “We Will Rock You.” Written by Riggs and producer Michael Beinhorn (Korn, Chili Peppers), it was produced by Beinhorn & Irv Gotti.
Scum of the Earth have crafted a rhythmic engine that’s immediate and
propulsive. The moniker? Riggs always thought it was a cool name. He used it to name his publishing company years ago. He tattooed it across his stomach. They used it to name a Rob Zombie song. He likes Scum. "Its really cool when you have the opportunity to see things come full circle," concludes the infamous
guitarist.
GLAMOUR CON 34 Hits Chicago!
"Photo of Stacy Burke courtesy of Glamourcon."
Glamourcon, the consumer show celebrating pinup art and glamour, will be held on Aug. 28/29, 2004 at the Holiday Inn O'Hare International Hotel in Rosemont, IL .
Glamourcon has been held over 33 times around the country during the past 11 years and is considered to be the largest and most respected pinup and glamour related show in the world.
Glamourcon will feature dozens of Playboy Playmates from 1954 to the present as well as scores of vintage and contemporary glamour and pinup models who will meet their fans and sell their autographs and memorabilia. Glamourcon will also present a marketplace of vendors displaying and selling pinup collectibles, art, photos, calendars, posters and autographs. A complete guest list is available at www.glamourcon.com.
The show will be held from 11 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and from Noon to 5 PM on Sunday. Admission is $20 per day and is open to adults 18 years or older. Still cameras are allowed. No video.
Glamourcon will feature dozens of Playboy Playmates from 1954 to the present as well as scores of vintage and contemporary glamour and pinup models who will meet their fans and sell their autographs and memorabilia. Glamourcon will also present a marketplace of vendors displaying and selling pinup collectibles, art, photos, calendars, posters and autographs. A complete guest list is available at www.glamourcon.com.
The show will be held from 11 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and from Noon to 5 PM on Sunday. Admission is $20 per day and is open to adults 18 years or older. Still cameras are allowed. No video.
Members of The MK Staff including AZ, Karlton, JSIN, Jon Nania and ViXXXens will be covering the show. Come and join us for our official Glam Bam After Dark Party.
MINISTRY TOUR UPDATES
Sep 07 Las Vegas NV House of Blues
Sep 08 Phoenix AZ Marquee Theatre
Sep 10 El Paso TX Club Xcape
Sep 11 San Antonio TX Sunset Station
Sep 12 Dallas TX Lakewood Theatre
Sep 13 New Orleans LA House of Blues
Sep 14 Houston TX Meridian
Sep 16 Albuquerque NM Sunshine Theatre
Sep 17 Denver CO Ogden Theatre
Sep 18 Fort Collins CO Aggie Theater
Sep 19 Salt Lake City UT The Velvet Room
Sep 21 San Diego CA 4th & B
Sep 22 Anaheim CA House of Blues
Sep 24 Los Angeles CA House of Blues
Sep 25 Los Angeles CA House of Blues
Sep 26 San Francisco CA The Grand
Sep 28 Portland OR Roseland Theater
Sep 29 Seattle WA Fenix Underground
Sep 30 Vancouver BC Commodore Ballroom
Oct 01 Edmonton AB Red's
Oct 02 Calgary AB MacEwan Hall
Oct 03 Saskatoon SK Prairieland Park
Oct 04 Regina SK Doris Knight Hall
Oct 05 Winnipeg MB Burton Cummings Theatre
Oct 07 Minneapolis MN Quest Club
Oct 08 Sauget IL Pop's
Oct 09 Cincinnati OH Bogarts
Oct 10 Chicago IL The Vic Theatre After Show/Al's Birthday @ NEO till 4AM
Oct 12 Milwaukee WI The Rave
Oct 13 Detroit MI St. Andrews Hall
Oct 14 Toronto ON Cool Haus
Oct 15 Pittsburgh PA Mr Smalls Theater
Oct 16 Worcester MA Palladium
Oct 17 Montreal QUE Metropolis
Oct 19 New York NY BB Kings
Oct 20 New York NY BB Kings
Oct 21 Poughkeepsie NY Chance Theater
Oct 22 Philadelphia PA The Trocadero
Oct 23 Baltimore MD Thunderdome
Oct 25 Washington D.C. - 9:30 Club
Oct 27 Myrtle Beach SC House of Blues
Oct 31 Orlando FL House of Blues
Nov 02 Nashville TN Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Nov 03 Columbia MO The Blue Note
MORTIIS: 'The Grudge' Video Posted Online
MORTIIS' video for the track "The Grudge" has been posted online at www.earache.com/bands/mortiis/grudge_video/player.html
"The Grudge" is the title track of MORTIIS' new album, due in stores in Europe on August 31 and in the U.S. on September 21. The clip was directed by acclaimed Los Angeles director Charlie Deaux and was shot on location in lower Manhattan last month.
MORTIIS will embark on "The Unlimited Grudge" European tour with SUSPERIA beginning on September 15 in Cardiff, U.K.
MORTIIS' new single, "The Grudge", has entered the official U.K. single chart at position No. 42.
ZO2 In Talks With Major Label
AZ and Fiends with ZO2: photo by Karlton
Brooklyn, NY-based trio ZO2, who recently came off a support slot on the KISS/POISON "Rock the Nation" U.S. tour, are rumored to be negotiating a deal with Atlantic Records. The band, who are currently promoting their debut album, "Tuesdays & Thursdays", released independently on their own Splivey Cool Entertainment Inc. label, are also said to be in talks to participate in the upcoming SCORPIONS/TESLA tour.
ZO2 features brothers Paulie Z and David Z (vocals, bass guitar) and Joey Cassata (drums). David has served as the longtime bass guitarist for the East Coast touring company of the holiday favorite TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and Joey was an understudy with the BLUE MAN GROUP's Las Vegas-based company.
August 17, 2004
RAMONES Anniversary Party To Feature Star-Studded Lineup
PEARL JAM's Eddie Vedder, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS members Flea and John Frusciante, HENRY ROLLINS and RANCID's Tim Armstrong are among the artists slated to perform as part of the RAMONES' 30th anniversary party September 12 at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood, CA, according to Billboard.com. Also scheduled to appear are RAMONES' Marky and Johnny Ramone as well as producer Daniel Rey.
The show, which is already sold out, will will also host a "once in a lifetime exhibition of RAMONES memorabilia," according to RamonesWorld.com. Proceeds from the bash will be donated to the Lymphoma Research Foundation and the Cedars-Sinai Prostate Cancer Research Center.
THE RAMONES DVD "Raw", is due September 28 via Image Entertainment.
RAMMSTEIN: Helsinki Show Sells Out In 30 Minutes
RAMMSTEIN's upcoming performance in Helsinki, Finland, scheduled for November 24 at the Hartwall Arena, sold out in approximately 30 minutes after tickets went on sale Tuesday morning (August 17). 12,000 tickets were sold to the concert, which will mark the group's first headlining performance in the city in support of their upcoming CD, "Reise Reise".
"Reise Reise" is scheduled for release on November 2 through Universal Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Mutter" was recorded in Spain and Germany. Production duties on the CD were handled by Jacob Hellner, who worked with the group on "Mutter".
RAMMSTEIN's latest single, "Mein Teil", entered the German singles chart at position No. 2. The band are currently preparing to shoot a video for the album's second single, "Amerika", with direcor Jörn Heitmann, who has previously worked with RAMMSTEIN on the videos for "Sonne" and "Ich Will".
More "Batman" Scene Descriptions
With Chicago filming near wrapped, much of the cast has been back in the UK the last few days for a few more weeks. POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD:
"The sequences that they have been shooting in London have been mostly Arkham Asylum scenes for which they are using the awesomely creepy and immense Kings Cross St Pancras Hospital in London. It's a gothic structure and personally if I was ill and was taken there I'd be pretty sure I wouldn't be getting out alive - seriously creepy.
From a guidebook: 'Note the series of dragons - eagle clawed, crocodile tailed, beaked, in pairs, with each pair different. Also small hanging-down bat-like gargoyles.' - so not much set docoration needed there then! The guidebook doesn't mention that it is also one of the seediest and dangerous parts of London, and is teeming with hookers and drug addicts - lets just say that it has the right atmosphere!
Anyway, they have just shot the scene where Crane transforms into 'The Scarecrow' and apparently it does involve the traditional sack mask! It's not a 'costume' kind of event in the same way that other super heros have made or obtained theirs (thinking Spiderman or Catwoman from Batman Returns), this is linked into the character's madness and as it's happening it's not supposed to register that this is the 'getting the costume' moment of the film, it's meant to be a "purely terrifying moment".
The shot has Crane (Cillian Murphy) tied up and captured with a sack over his head and exposed to the gas accidentally, as he stuggles and screams he frees his arms and in obvious frenzy he tears away at the sack revealing a slit for the mouth and a ripped hole for the eye. A 'concerned criminal' (my mate wouldn't reveal too much on plot) is scared and enquires "Dr Crane?", we get an extreme close up into the eyehole of the sack, darkness, and then the eye opens and a unfamiliar voice whispers "Scarecrow". Concerned criminal is murdered offscreen - apparently we keep on the eye throughout. Sounds pretty cool and my mate is over the moon at how this scene looks.
One other point she let slip, the cinematographer (Wally Pfister) has brought in an antique 1927 russian camera from his own private collection this week for the Arkham shoots! He says it gives a nice 'feel'!
New Freddy vs. Jason In Works?
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that New Line Cinema is in talks with director-producer Sam Raimi for Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash, a franchise-melding movie that would throw together the hero from Raimi's Evil Dead films with villains from A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th. Such a project has been the subject of rumors since Freddy vs. Jason hit movie theaters in August 2003.
In the proposed sequel, Nightmare's Freddy Krueger and Friday's Jason Voorhees would go up against Ash, the cynical antihero survivor of Raimi's Evil Dead films. Bruce Campbell played the character in the trilogy and would play him again if the deal were to close, the trade paper reported.
Raimi would not direct, but he holds rights to the Evil Dead franchise. Freddy vs. Jason grossed more than $74 million, so even if a deal with Raimi can't be reached, New Line is determined to find a way to extend the franchise by introducing a new character or just pitting Freddy and Jason against each other one more time, the trade paper reported.
Jenna On Stern This Morning
From www.AdultFyi.com
story by Gene Ross
New York. Jeezus. Everyone's got a rape story and Jenna Jameson, flashing stones on her fingers worth a $100,000 and more, was on Howard Stern today telling hers when she lived in Montana. Jameson was on the show promoting her book How to Make Love Like a Porn Star [Reagan Books], not so much how to get manhandled like one, however.
Stern complimented jameson for "holding up" and still being the best-looking porn star on the planet. "The Babe Ruth of porn is here." Stern said he had been waxing poetic anout her film, The Masseuse. Stern is ranking that right up there with The Godfather. "You're a good actress in it. It's a porno but you're good." Stern said there was just enough story to it and has been watching it on www.vividvideo.com. Jameson said the movie was shot six months ago. "I got to the point where I wanted to make a movie that is different than anything else that's been done," she said. [Barring the fact that Vivid had at least three sequels in the Nineties to the same titled movie].
Jameson credited Paul Thomas. "I guess he starred off Broadway, Jesus Christ Superstar so he's a really goo actor." Stern said what he liked about Jameson's character is that she plays a masseuse who's reluctant to use her hand. "Somebody told me the weird dude in it is your husband [Jay Grdina]." Jameson agreed about the weirdness but said he was acting. Stern [apparently not recognizing Grdina whom he rattled and insulted on air a couple of years ago] asked if they were still married. Jameson said they've been married a year.
"In porno years that's seven," Stern quipped. Jameson said Grdina plays a Rainman-type character in the film. "he's a stalker." Stern said he plays a creepy guy who comes to Jenna for a massage. "And Jenna agrees to use her hand on him- first she shaves him." Jameson said that part was weird. Stern said the whole bit was erotic for him because Jameson is playing the part of a woman who's resisting. Jameson said they tried really hard with the movie and Stern admitted that he'd watch it with his girlfriend. "That's what we were aiming at," said Jameson. According to Stern his girlfriend Beth thinks that porn is gross including the guys. "I think she could tolerate this."
Stern brought up the bondage scenario and the fact that Jameson goes into the bathroom with Savanna Samson to do a B&D scene. Jameson explained that Samson plays her wife in the movie. Stern said he didn't get to that part yet but notes that Samson is tied up while Jameson is doing stuff to her. "Savanna's tied up- she almost looks like sausage in a tight package- they're squeezing her." Jameson said it took a long time to tie Samson up like that. "She was really uncomfortable because she couldn't move." Jameson claims they broke boundaries with that movie.
"You're usually not allowed to have sex with someone who's tied up." Stern said he's heard that if someone is tied up, there can't be penetration. Jameson said the whole thing was given a green light by company lawyers. "Everything was fine. They gave us the go-ahead." Stern said he was so engrossed by the movie that he didn't pleasure himself to it. Artie Lange also pointed out that there's a billboard on Times Square advertising the movie. "It's like a mainstream film. Jenna is ten feet high."
Stern said when he went to the Vivid website and read the description of the film, he wanted to see that. Stern said the masseuse fantasy gets him going that for once he'd like to get a happy ending from one. "Just give me that one goddamn time in my life." Stern said he once had the opportunity while on vacation but "pussied" out."The masseuse says to me- I get in the room- she darkens the room- she says lay down on the table naked. Just like that." Stern said he was so nervous he couldn't get excited because his penis in its natural state looks like a belly button. Artie suggested that he could have taken the attention away from his penis by taking a shit on the massage table. "It's all misdirection."
Getting back to Jameson's book, Stern said he's mentioned in it. Reading from the book, Stern relates how Jameson, her first time, tried for six months to get on the Stern Show, but that she was not a big fan. Jameson also writes in her book that she was scared shitless of Stern by his reputation for shredding people on the air. According to Jameson, when she finally got booked, she "researched" what she would say to him. Stern asked what she meant by researching. Jameson explained that she went over her "power speeches".
"It's all about woman power," Jameson explained. "Not letting anyone take advantage of you. It didn't really work out." Stern figured Jameson was just coming on air to be sexy and sell tapes. Jameson said it was more of her idea to impress Stern than anything else.
Making note of her jewelry, Stern asked Jameson where she got it. Jameson said her husband gave it to her. "Where's he getting that kind of scratch?" Stern wondered, suspecting that Grdina was spending Jameson's money. Jameson said he does well in his own right. Artie's suspicion was that Grdina runs a coke cartel. Stern believed that was a possibility. Robin suspected it was a phone sex ring. Jameson explained that Grdina was in the phone business.
Though Jameson stated her rings were insured, Stern took it to be a gaudy display of wealth that she was showing off. One of the rings was 13 carats. Jameson's wedding ring is 9 1/2 carats. Given the extent of her jewelry, Stern was more inclined to give Jameson's marriage at least three years. "I didn't realize the amount of bling that was involved."
Again reading from her book, Stern went over a passage in which Jameson said that her first interview with Stern triggered an earlier incident that she had blocked out of her mind. Jameson said she didn't want to talk about it. During her sophomore year in high school, Jameson was apparently gang raped by a group of football players after they knocked her out with a rock in a field in Montana. "They beat you over the head with a rock?" Stern asked incredulously. Stern asked Jameson if she brought them up on charges. She said no. According to Jameson, they weren't friends. "They went to a different school than I did." Answering the question, Jameson said she was the hot chick in high school. "In Montana, of course, I was going to be hot," she stated.
Stern wondered if the attitude of the players was that Jameson was a stuck up bitch and they were going to teach her a lesson. Jameson didn't know if that was the case or not. "I asked for a ride home from the football game and it happened. They just started going down a dirt road. That's not the way to my house. It happened." According to Jameson, she was knocked out cold. "It was horrible. It was really bad." Jameson said they then left her there.
"I woke up- it was a dirt road and I walked home. It was 2 1/2 miles home." Stern asked her why she protected her rapists by not telling on them. Jameson said she didn't want her father, a cop, to kill them. Stern said he's heard that rationale from 50 different women who've had similar experiences. Jameson said, if left to his devices, her father would have gone after them and killed them. Jameson said, from writing her book, she's been able to come to terms with the incident.
THE MANSON FAMILY CHICAGO DEBUT TOMORROW NIGHT
See www.cuff.org
Jim Van Bebber Feature 35mm 93:00 2003 Midwest Premiere
The Chicago Underground Film Festival is pleased to present Jim Van Bebber's THE MANSON FAMILY, one of the most talked about and eagerly anticipated
underground films of the last decade.
Charles Manson and his Family dealt the final deathblow to the peace and love of the 1960's. Van Bebber's epic independent feature paints the most accurate and uncompromising picture of the most infamous cult of all time and the crimes that shook the world.
Conceived in the early 90's as a straightforward docudrama, the film's scope expanded over the years to become a multi-layered final word on the tragic events of August 9th & 10th 1969 as well as the impact those events continue to have on popular culture.
The film combines detailed recreations of the Family members lives, chronicling of the events on the Spahn Ranch that led to the Tate-LaBianca killings and contemporary jailhouse interviews with The Family as well as a chilling look at a group of Manson-obsessed, nihilistic punk teenagers. Connecting these narrative strands is a tabloid television journalist producing a special focusing on The Family.
Stylistically, The Manson Family fuses classic grindhouse horror with an experimentalism rooted in the underground referencing the transcendent death trip of the Cinema of Transgression to Kenneth Anger's hallucinogenic occultism.
The production of THE MANSON FAMILY has become the stuff of legend. Starting it's life as CHARLIE'S FAMILY, rumors circulated about Van Bebber's means of funding his epic; rumors ranging from flipping burgers at a Wendy's to armed robbery. Fueled by a handful of work-in-progress screenings (including an unadvertised midnight preview which stunned a standing room only crowd at the 1997 Chicago Underground Film Festival), the screenplay has been published (Creation Books, London) and the soundtrack CD released (Metropolis) but the film seemed cursed to never be completed. Finally, thanks to an angel deal with Blue Underground UK, completion money was secured and the finished version premiered in England in late 2003. Van Bebber refused to compromise his ultimate portrait of the American nightmare. Be warned, once seen this film will not be forgotten.
"A soul shredding, intense firestorm of cinema verite'; a scalding and courageous debunking of the Manson mythos and a horrifying epiphany of the highest order...Welcome to the belly of the beast". - Chas Balun, Deep Red
Wound tighter than a midnight creepy-crawl. Jack Sargeant
Fahrenheit 9/11 DVD Out in October
Will include previously deleted scenes.
From www.adultfyi.com/NY Daily News
On Oct. 5, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment will release the DVD version of the blockbuster anti-Bush documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11."
Arriving just weeks before Election Day, filmmaker Michael Moore's tirade will unleash a last offensive on the Republican Party by including previously deleted scenes.
The DVD, which sells for $28.95, will also feature new footage of Condoleeza Rice's testimony before the 9/11 Commission and of a press conference held by President Bush after he and Vice President Cheney testified before commission members at the White House.
"We are looking to make this as successful on DVD as it has been in the theaters," says Tracey Garvin, vice president of marketing at Columbia TriStar. The film, still in theaters, has grossed more than $115 million since its release in June and broke the box-office record for a regular-format documentary.
Moore's last film, the Academy Award-winning "Bowling for Columbine," pulled in $12 million on home video.
"October is a great time to release the film because it is prior to ... the election," says Garvin. Reluctant to comment on the influence the DVD might have on indecisive voters in those vital weeks before ballots are cast, Garvin adds, "We are the distributors. We can't speak to the political aspects of the film."
However, the Republican National Committee sure can, and it is firing back with a filmic partisan plea of its own.
During the Democratic Convention in Boston, the GOP premiered a documentary called "Kerry on Iraq." The 12-minute, 15-second film explores the Democratic candidate's views on the war.
"Maybe they will consider distributing 'Kerry on Iraq' with 'Fahrenheit 9/11,'" says Heather Layman, spokeswoman for the Republican National Committee, noting that over 5 million people have viewed the free film at www.kerryoniraq.com.
"That way, people can see John Kerry's ever-changing views on Iraq for themselves."
August 16, 2004
TYPE O NEGATIVE October Tour CONFIRMED/Halloween Show In Chicago!
Type O Negative on the Road, the four dicks from brooklyn on the road with Amorphis supporting. Dates may change without notice or reason.
10.07.04 New Haven, CT Toads Place
10.08.04 Worcester, MA Worcester Pallandium
10.11.04 NYC, NY Irving Plaza
10.12.04 Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock Cafe
10.13.04 Wantagh, NY Mulcahys
10.15.04 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Arts
10.29.04 Minneapolis, MN Quest Club
10.30.04 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Club
10.31.04 Chicago, IL Metro (early show - 6pm doors)
State Nearing Condom Mandate
--Gene Ross
www.adultfyi.com
Porn Valley- So much for the adult industry sucking up to state assemblyman Paul Koretz at Night of the Stars. After being named an honorary chamber of the event, Koretz did the honorable thing, apparently, by calling for mandatory condom use in the adult industry.
In either or language, Koretz indicates that if the industry doesn't comply with what he terms a "sensible request," it would open the door for government mandates further down the line. Koretz is of the belief that the only means to effectively minimize the transmission of HIV and STD's is through the appropriate use of condoms "in every film production, photo shoot or Internet performance featuring sexual intercourse."
Koretz, this past June, chaired a hearing in Van Nuys that brought leaders from the adult industry together with state health reps to discuss safety in the adult film business. Based on input from that hearing, among Koretz's proposals would be a ban on ejaculating into a female body cavity, including the mouth, rectum or vagina and the obligatory use of a diaphragm for vaginal intercourse.
Also in the proposals would be twice monthly HIV testing using PCR DNA. There would also be monthly testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Koretz is also advocating a condom for non-oral intercourse after initial penetration.
"This practice, often called 'dipping,' states Koretz, "involves the momentary filming of initial penetration without a condom and before the discharge of pre-ejaculate, followed by the hidden use of a condom for the remainder of the scene. This practice may reduce the risk of HIV infection, but is only a less desirable minimum of protection for performers. No performer should ever be asked to perform unprotected non-oral intercourse for any duration of time, but this compromise may empower performers to reduce their risk and still accommodate a producer’s request for unprotected sex, however irresponsible it may be."
MK ViXXXen Jamie Michelle To Appear At Glamour Con
MK ViXXXen Jamie Michelle will be among the Playmates, Models, Pinups, Artists, Photographers, Celebrities, Collectibles Dealers, Publication Vendors, Agencies for the next fabulous Glamourcon show in Chicago on August 28 & 29
See her in our hotter than ever ViXXXens galleries and see her modeling site at
www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=48060
Glamourcon 34 Chicago's Only 2004 Event
Moby on Cocaine Binge With Stripper
Source: XFM Manchester
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND-- Bloody hell. Mung bean loving, tofu caressing, non-animal eating, left wing, techno millionaire baldy Moby has confessed to going on a cocaine binge with a lap dancer. Nice one.
Moby made the admission at New York's China Club which hosts story telling nights where punters are encouraged to entertain each other by relating exciting stories or events.
He explained that six months ago he went to a 'gentleman's club' (*cough*) in Times Square, New York, where a lap dancer offered to dance for him. According to the New York Daily News reported, the star refused, but gave her $400 "just to talk" (*splutter*). The paper quotes Moby saying,
"She gave me a bag of cocaine. I'm 38, but I'd never done coke before." Before explaining, "I didn't know you were supposed to share."
When Moby then explained that he took all the cocaine himself, something that greatly irritated the stripper, who got "very aggressive" when she realised he had hoovered up all her gear. In fact Moby had to buy her a $400 bottle of champagne to try to placate her.
Moby then had an unfortunate emergency toilet incident which resulted in him soiling his "sleazy Versace suit", before he went home. Once there he confessed to calling up a former girlfriend who he claims offered to come over and keep the sleepless musician company.
And just in case you thought the mental image you have right now couldn't get any more disturbing, Moby confessed that they then "made love all night." (*shudder*).
Miller Beer's '50th Anniversary Of Rock' Missing One Thing: Black Artists
from MTV.com
The Miller Brewing Co. has tapped the keg of controversy with a promotion designed to commemorate the "50th Anniversary of Rock and Roll." Miller, working with cover images from Rolling Stone magazine, chose rock musicians to be featured on cans of Miller Beer. Icons like Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson made the cut — but questions about the selection process arose when no black artists did.
"Our objective going into the promotion was to get cans that were as representative as possible of the diversity of rock and roll," said Miller spokesman Scott Bussen. "Obviously, we hope people understand our intentions were right. Unfortunately, you have to deal with the real world when putting together a program like this."
The eight-can series, in stores since May, features images of Presley and Nelson, along with Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Blondie, Alice Cooper and two images of guitars. According to Bussen, the reason for the exclusion of black artists — like Chuck Berry, James Brown and Little Richard — had everything to do with licensing.
"The people at Rolling Stone had to get permission from artists or their estates," he said. "That was really a process. We looked to them for the artists we could get, and they came back to us with a list that was pretty limited."
Gary Armstrong, chief marketing officer for Wenner Media, which publishes Rolling Stone, agreed.
"Editorially, we acknowledge the importance of a lot of these musicians in our '50 Years of Rock: Immortals' issue," he said. "On the marketing side, anything we do with these covers, we need the artist's permission. Jimi Hendrix's estate declined participation. Some artists wanted fees, and we weren't paying people to participate. Some had rehab issues, and they didn't want to align with an alcohol product."
The beer cans are part of a Summer of Music promotion by Miller, Rolling Stone, Napster Music and Fender guitars, all culminating with a two-night concert at New York's Roseland Ballroom on September 17 and 18. Bussen noted that "The concert in New York, we had a little more control over. We've got Bo Diddley and James Brown, and also Lenny Kravitz and Wyclef Jean. It's the diversity that we believe represents rock and roll's history over the past five decades."
A statement from Miller read, "We're strong supporters of diversity in all our marketing efforts, therefore we regret any inference of the lack of African-American representation on the commemorative cans as being insensitive to diversity.
"Our original wish list included many legends — African-American and others — but regrettably, we were unable to secure permissions. Obviously, African-Americans have played a huge role in the development of rock and roll and we just blew it.
"Our support for diversity is ongoing, as evidenced by the influential artists who are set to appear at our special two-day concert that wraps up this promotion, featuring artists such as James Brown, Bo Diddley, Alice Cooper, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, the Strokes and Velvet Revolver, among others."
"Batman" Chicago Presentation
In what looks like compensation for the San Diego screw up, Wizard Universe reports that screenwriter David Goyer, director Chris Nolan and DC's publisher Paul Levitz revealed exclusive never before seen footage of the new upcoming "Batman" flick this past weekend at this past weekend's Chicago WizardWorld convention. The report includes a breakdown of what was shown:
"The crowd were treated to not only breathtaking glimpses of Batman training in the Himalayan mountains, but a rare look at one of the villains of the movie, the Scarecrow. Also seen was the Batmobile, in action for the first time, as Christian Bale told Morgan Freeman (after trying out a different colored version of the automobile) "Does it come in black?"
The scene following had the ultra-sleak Batmobile lumbering through a dark alleyway on its way to a crime scene presumably. Goyer and Nolan added the design for the Batmobile was chosen not because of what it looked like, but for what it could do. Nolan was always amazed that Batman had this vehicle but never really utilized it in any film, so a thrilling car chase scene is something fans can look forward to.
The montage included a seen of him suiting up in gear and terrorizing thugs on a heist. Lights exploded throughout the warehouse and the climax of the piece was when one of the crooks screamed, "Where are you??." Batman appeared behind him, upside down and with a chilling voice, "Right here!" before lifting him off the ground and into the ceiling".
DANZIG: Toy Figure Set Preview Posted Online
A preview of the forthcoming "3 Faces Of Danzig" limited-edition toy figure set from Medicom Toys in Japan has been posted online at DANZIG's official web site. www.danzig-verotik.com The toys will apparently be released one at a time. No further details are currently available.
DANZIG will be releasing their new album, "Circle of Snakes", on August 24 through Danzig's Evilive label (Regain Records in Europe). The group will headline this fall's edition of the "Blackest of the Black" tour. Also appearing on the bill will be DOYLE (featuring ex-MISFITS guitarist Doyle), MAYHEM, DEVILDRIVER, DEATH ANGEL and EYES OF FIRE.
Special Secret Show This Week At Liars Club
This Thursday night, August 19th, the rock and roll show of the summer will happen when I LOVE RICH and THE METHADONES play a rock and roll show at the LIARS CLUB (Located 1665 W. Fullerton). This is part of the "Super Secret Thursday" show series at Liars Club, though seeing that they mention the show in their Reader ad it's not a really well kept secret, but whatever.
It's going to rock, it's ILR and the Methadones, at the Liars Club, what more could you possibly want? I LOVE RICH will be playing first, roughly 10:30 or so. So get off your ass and come see the rock show!
And as always, bring your hottest, sluttiest friend.....
The YEAR OF THE RICH is coming........
JENNA JAMESON HITS THE ROAD ON TOUR
TO LAUNCH HER BOOK, How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA -- Accompanied by a flock of positive reviews, adult entertainment legend Jenna Jameson sets off this week on a nationwide book tour to help launch How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale, her sizzling memoirs distributed by HarperCollins.
Her multi-city tour starts with an appearance in New York City Tuesday morning August 17th. . First up on the roster is The Howard Stern Show (8:39 an ET) followed by multiple interviews and an in store signing at Virgin Mega Store in Times Square at 7 pm. Her 12-day whirlwind tour ends with a final wrap party on August 28th at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas, where Jenna’s remarkable career in entertainment began when she was still a teenager.
Meanwhile Rolling Stone magazine readers and VH1 viewers (Monday August 16, 10 pm) are getting up-close and personal insights into Jenna through penetrating profiles released this week. The Rolling Stone article by Vanessa Grigoriadis notes that “Indeed, "Jenna Jameson" is a kind of cultural shorthand for ‘porn star,’ tossed off casually in HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and even romantically linked to Britney Spears' in one tabloid-sparked rumor, something they both deny (‘I wish,’ Jameson says).” Few will resist reading the book after Grigoriadis encapsulates it with this titillating sentence: It “includes revelations ranging from her being raped in Montana as a teenager, to a harrowing account of her addiction to methamphetamine and later Vicodin, to a fling with Marilyn Manson and the size of Howard Stern's member (surprisingly large, though she never spied it unsheathed).”
Following the Stern show, Jenna’s tentative full schedule includes an appearance on Tuesday August 17th on the WP 11 Morning News show, taping an interview for "The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch", which will air the following weekend on CNBC, a segment on Extra! that airs Tuesday evening (at 6 pm ET), and a book signing at the Virgin MegaStore in Times Square (7 pm ET). She’ll also squeeze in phone and in-person interviews with newspapers ranging from the Lexington (KY) Herald Leader to the London Sunday Telegraph.
She stays in New York on Wednesday August 18th, where her schedule is equally hectic, including a nationwide satellite radio tour from the studios of MTV, interviews on both Fox News Channel for “Fox Magazine and CNN for “Anderson Cooper 360” (which will air at 7 pm). The day ends with the book signing (10 pm) and party at Avalon (6th Avenue and 20th Street).
On Thursday August 19th Jenna does another satellite radio tour that will include “The Fisher and Seth Show” on WSUN-FM, Tampa, “The Kidd Chris Show,” on KSRX-FM, San Antonio, “The John London Not Just Sports Show" on KNBR, San Francisco and Brett Haber in the Morning on WWZZ-FM, Washington, DC. Jenna is scheduled to fly to Miami for a book signing on Thursday evening August 19th at Virgin MegaStore (In the Shops @ Sunset Place; 7 pm) and for broadcast interviews on Friday August 20th that will include the "Paul & Young Ron Morning Show" on WBGG-FM BIG 105.9.
Later on Friday Jenna flies to Cleveland for a book signing at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in suburban Lyndhurst (7 pm, 24519 Cedar Road), and on Saturday August 21st she heads to Lexington, Kentucky for another signing at 7 pm at Joseph-Beth Booksellers (161 Lexington Green Circle).
Jenna then heads for Chicago, where she will appear on Monday on local radio and television shows ("Fox News in the Morning on WFLD-TV and "Mancow's Morning Madhouse" on WKQX-FM) before a noon signing at Books-A-Million (144 S. Clark Street.).
On Tuesday Jenna will be in San Francisco for media appearances and ("Mornings on 2" on KTVU-TV (FOX), "John London Not Just Sports Show” on KNBR-AM, and "The Pete Wilson Show” on KGO-AM) and a book signing at Virgin MegaStore (2 Stockton Street, 7 pm).
Jenna will be in Los Angeles Wednesday and Thursday for another round of appearances ("Lovelines" on KROCK-FM on Wednesday night at 10 pm, and “Jamie and Danny" KIIS-AM/FM " on Thursday) and a signing at 7 pm Thursday at Book Soup (8818 Sunset Blvd.). She heads finally for Las Vegas for media appearances and a book signing at Virgin MegaStore (Caesar's Palace Forum Shops, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. So. - M1) and a private wrap up party at the Hard Rock Café on Saturday night.
Meanwhile, reviews of the book have been positive, with a solid commentary from publishing trade industry bible Publisher’s Weekly and an upbeat review in Entertainment Weekly, which called the book “fascinating.” The book will be available in bookstores nationwide and on her website, www.clubjenna.com.
Jenna Jameson’s memoir, How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale, from ReganBooks/HarperCollins, goes on sale Aug. 18th in bookstores nationwide and on her website at www.clubjenna.com.
About Jenna Jameson:
According to Rolling Stone. Jenna Jameson is the actress who "put the star in porn star," and to New York Magazine she's a "cultural icon." Recognized by Adult Video News as the leading female adult star of all time, she has won virtually every honor the adult industry bestows. She has written a highly anticipated book on her life and sexual adventures for the ReganBooks imprint of HarperCollins, and was profiled by The E! True Hollywood Stories in one of its highest-rated shows of 2003. She has had numerous mainstream movie and television roles, has hosted E!'s Wild On program, has made countless television appearances and has debated at Oxford University in England. Ms. Jameson controls her own film production company and is the chairwoman of ClubJenna, Inc., a product licensing and Internet management firm that handles the Web activities for more than a dozen top adult stars. Vivid Entertainment Group has selected Jenna as a Vivid Girl and films produced by her own production company are distributed by Vivid. Ms. Jameson, who began her career as a Las Vegas showgirl, has appeared in more than 1,000 magazines articles and graced approximately 400 magazine covers from Playboy, New York, Esquire and Penthouse to Glamour, Paper, Cosmopolitan, Allure and Jane. FHM ranks her as one of the 100 Most Beautiful Girls in the World and VH1 says she is among the “100 Hottest Hotties.”
August 15, 2004
''Batman'' filming in the sky over Chicago
Downtown Chicago was once again transformed into Gotham City overnight
This time, Gotham City police had the Batmobile trapped on the top of a parking garage at Franklin and Washington with a camera helicopter keeping a close watch. There was even a small explosion.
The movie 'Batman Begins' stars Christian Bale and Michael Caine. It's due out next summer.
Filming in Chicago wraps up next weekend
For video see: www.abclocal.go.com/wls/news/081404_ns_batman.html#
Jimmy Mofo Produces Porn Star-Studded Music Video
By: Gus Mastrapa from www.avn.com
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Jimmy Mofo, proprietor of the clothing line Mofo Wear, recently completed shooting of a music video for the self-penned track “Sinner for Life.” Hip-hop artist Kemo (formerly of Delinquent Habits) performed the track and AVN award-winning lenser Jane Waters handled camerawork and editing.
"The coolest thing about it,” says Mofo, “is all the girls hooking me up.” Adult stars Belladonna, Flower Tucci, Cytherea, Kayla Marie, Vandalia and Olivia O’Lovely agreed to appear in the video as “Mofo Wear Girls.”
“The video was shot over four weekends,” Mofo says. “What I really wanted to do was get a typical day in the life of the girls.” Some scenes featured starlets smoking marijuana. “I had to include the drug scene because it’s a reality of the lifestyle,” Mofo offers.
The clip is slated to appear on a 90-minute Mofo Wear promotional DVD with behind-the-scenes footage. In addition to the MTV-safe version a more explicit Playboy cut of the video will be produced
Mofo is hoping to use the video to get exposure for his clothing line from Playboy and VH1’s Porn to Rock series.
More info regarding the video and clothing can be found at www.mofowear.net
August 13, 2004
NO FURTHER UPDATES THIS WEEKEND
There will not be anymore updates on MK Online this weekend, till at least later Sunday night. Some of the staff are headed out to the wild to spend some time under the stars and above the water. Thanks for dropping in.
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Have a great weekend and in case you still haven't managed to get you hands on our butt spanking new issue with the lovely Miss Jesse Jane on the cover, it is still available at Tower Records and hundreds of other newsstands worldwide.
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NICKI JAINE JOINS THE TOURING BAND OF BLACK TAPE FOR A BLUE GIRL
PHILADELPHIA - Nicki Jaine will join Black Tape For A Blue Girl on their upcoming tour in September, contributing guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals to the band, as well as opening for them at various shows, performing material from her current release "of pigeons and other curiosities".
“Black Tape For A Blue Girl is a brilliant band and playing with them gives me the unique opportunity to delve into their art from the inside." Jaine said. "Working with them has given me a whole new perspective on arrangements, songwriting and performing. I'm enjoying practicing their material and I really look forward to performing live with such an eclectic group of musicians."
On August 31, Black Tape For A Blue Girl will release their 9th album, "Halo Star," on Projekt Records. Nicki Jaine will join veterans Sam Rosenthal (electronics), Bret Helm (vocals/acoustic guitar), and Elysabeth Grant (vocals/viola), as well as new touring members Bart Helm (electric/acoustic guitar) and J. DeWolfe